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Barite: Global Prices Rise Again Amid Shortages and New Supply Routes
The global barite market entered a new bull market starting in September, with prices beginning to move higher as operators began initial discussions to secure supplies ahead of the start of the new year. This environment is made even more complex by the growing...
Stainless Steel Scrap in the US: Nickel Prices Rise, But Demand Remains Weak
The US stainless steel scrap market closed the year with signs of moderate strengthening for nickel-related grades, particularly the 300 and 600 series, closely following the sharp rise in nickel prices on the London Metal Exchange. This movement, however, fails to...
US Ferrous Scrap: Turkish Rebound Pushes Prices, But Structural Issues Hold Back the Market
The sudden acceleration in ferrous scrap purchases by Turkish steel mills in November brought US export prices back to their highest levels in nine months. A sign that, at first glance, might suggest renewed market vitality. However, behind this rebound lies a much...
ADC12 Prices in China Hit Highs in Over Three Years, But Margins Remain Under Pressure
Spot prices for ADC12 aluminum alloy ingots on the Chinese domestic market reached their highest levels in over three years in the week ending Wednesday, December 24th. This significant increase, however, failed to alleviate pressure on producers' margins, squeezed by...